Meaning
La expresión «You shouldn't» se utiliza en inglés para indicar que alguien no debería hacer algo. Es una forma de dar un consejo o una advertencia de manera educada. Cuando decimos «You shouldn't», estamos sugiriendo que hay una razón para evitar cierta acción, ya sea porque puede ser peligrosa, inapropiada o simplemente no recomendable.
Por ejemplo, si alguien está pensando en salir sin un paraguas en un día lluvioso, podrías decir: «You shouldn't go out without an umbrella». Aquí, el uso de «You shouldn't» comunica que es mejor llevar un paraguas para no mojarse.
En cuanto a su estructura, «You shouldn't» es una contracción de «You should not». El verbo «should» es un auxiliar modal que se usa para dar consejos o sugerencias, y el «not» lo convierte en una forma negativa. Es una manera de expresar lo que es mejor evitar hacer.
En resumen, cuando usas «You shouldn't», estás dando un consejo o sugiriendo que algo no es una buena idea. Es importante que la persona que recibe este consejo considere las razones detrás de la advertencia para tomar una decisión informada.
Today's Sentences
- You shouldn’t work so hard.
- You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
- You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
- You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
- You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
- Writer's Note
01
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Situation 1
I haven’t seen you at home for the past three days.
I’ve been at work and crashing at a friends’ house nearby.
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Overwork won’t buy you happiness.
El exceso de trabajo no te comprará la felicidad.
I know.
Just gotta close this one account and then I’ll ask for some time off.
Solo tengo que cerrar esta cuenta y luego pediré un tiempo libre.
Situation 2
Gosh, your nose is bleeding.
Here’s a tissue.
Aquí tienes un pañuelo.
Thanks.
I’ve been staying up late this past week to complete this project on time.
He estado quedándome despierto hasta tarde esta última semana para completar este proyecto a tiempo.
You shouldn’t work so hard.
Well, you know what they say.
There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.
No hay un "elevator" hacia el éxito, tienes que tomar las escaleras.
02
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
Situation 1
Are you on your way?
I’m almost there.
Sorry for making you wait.
Lamento haberte hecho esperar.
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
I’ve been here for an hour.
Llevo aquí una hora.
I’m not late all the time.
And I tried my best to leave the house earlier.
Y hice todo lo posible por salir de casa más temprano.
Situation 2
You shouldn’t be so late all the time.
This again?
When have I been so late that I made you wait.
¿Cuándo he llegado tan tarde que te hice esperar?
Today!
You were late today!
¡Llegaste tarde hoy!
A person can be late once in a while.
03
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
Was I?
Yes, you were.
Mind your manners, please.
Por favor, cuida tus modales.
I had no idea, I didn’t mean to.
Sorry about that.
Lamento eso.
Situation 2
This is so tasty.
I agree.
It’s very delicious.
Es muy delicioso.
Can I just tell you something?
You shouldn’t eat with your mouth open.
No deberías comer con la boca abierta.
If I don’t open my mouth, how can I eat?
04
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 1
So I'm taking my girlfriend to Hawaii over the summer.
That’s great!
How about our trip next year?
¿Qué tal nuestro viaje el próximo año?
I’m not too sure.
The Hawaii trip is gonna cost me quite a bit.
El viaje a Hawaii me va a costar bastante.
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
Situation 2
You shouldn’t have to pay for everything.
You’re right.
But, do you know what happens if I don’t?
Pero, ¿sabes qué pasa si no lo hago?
People call you stingy and cheap?
Exactly.
What’s a guy to do?
¿Qué puede hacer un chico?
05
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Situation 1
You shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
Why?
It’s safer to walk your bike across to avoid crashing into a vehicle and other people.
What’s the point of riding a bike then?
Situation 2
Hey, how did you get home so fast?
I rode my bike.
You know, you shouldn’t ride your bike across the road.
But it’s such a hassle to get off your bike and walk it all the way across.
Writer's Note
"Should" is used to give suggestions, advice, recommendations, or to express what we think is right or wrong. So naturally "should not" is used to express prohibition, absence of obligation, or to emphasize something.
Can you think of a time that you advised someone NOT to do something? At times, lot of what is said ends up being unwanted advice. But only because we care, right? To compare, here are some examples of "should" and "should not" sentences:
"Should" Examples:
- You should wear layers during winter.
- She should go to school earlier.
- He should eat healthier.
- We should go to the park.
- They should be more careful.
"Should not" Examples:
- You shouldn't spend so much money.
- She shouldn't dress so seductively for work.
- He shouldn't try so hard to impress her.
- We shouldn't judge anybody but ourselves.
- They shouldn't back down in their beliefs.
What "should" or "should not" examples can you think of? Practice them, write them down, ask your friends, send us a message! Anything to get the ball rolling. You got this!⚡